Here is the information for the RFU's coaching courses for season 2024/25. Coaches, parents, helpers and eligible players can apply to attend any of these courses (please note that you will need to pay initially, and - if you are registered with the Club and committed to assisting and/or playing - Combe Down RFC will reimburse you).
RFU Courses from September - December 2024 are now online and ready to book. Please see below a list of both CCDs and award courses in and around the Wiltshire /BANES area. You can also search for courses in other areas via the GMS course finder.
Rugby First Contact
This non-assessed course is designed for those working with players starting out in contact rugby. It will help participants to safely coach and referee the contact areas of the game and it is recommended that everyone coaching or refereeing contact rugby has completed this course.
DURATION: 5 HOURS (2 SESSIONS)
WHEN: SEP/OCT
COST: £20 MIN AGE: 14
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Course |
Venue |
Date 1 |
Date 2 |
URL Booking Link |
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First Contact |
Keynsham RFC |
02/09/2024 |
16/09/2024 |
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First Contact |
Marlborough RFC |
04/09/2024 |
18/09/2024 |
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First Contact |
Royal Wootton Basset RFC |
09/09/2024 |
23/09/2024 |
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First Contact |
Walcot RFC |
25/09/2024. |
09/10/2024 |
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First Contact |
Trowbridge RFC |
07/10/2024 |
21/10/2024 |
England Rugby First Tag
This non-assessed course is designed for those working in the Tag Rugby age groups. It supports the development of active, purposeful, enjoyable and safe tag rugby environments for children. Participants will also learn the rules and practice refereeing tag rugby.
DURATION: 2.5 HOURS
WHEN: SEP/OCT
COST: £10
MIN AGE: 14
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Course |
Venue |
Date |
URL Booking Link |
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First Tag |
Bradford-on-Avon RFC |
11/09/2024 |
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First Tag |
Marlborough RFC |
14/10/2024 |
Principles of Scrummaging
DURATION: 2.5 HOURS
WHEN: OCT/NOV & MAR/APR
COST: £10
MIN AGE: 14
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Course |
Venue |
Date |
URL Booking Link |
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Principles of Scrummaging |
Keynsham RFC |
14/10/2024 |
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Principles of Scrummaging |
Walcot RFC |
23/10/2024 |
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Principles of Scrummaging |
Royal Wootton Bassest RFC |
06/11/2024 |
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Principles of Scrummaging |
Melksham RFC |
25/11/2024 |
Principles of the Lineout
DURATION: 2.5 HOURS
WHEN: OCT/NOV & MAR/APR
COST: £10
MIN AGE: 14
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Course |
Venue |
Date |
URL Booking Link |
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Principles of the Lineout |
Bradford-on-Avon RFC |
02/10/2024 |
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Principles of the Lineout |
Marlborough RFC |
18/11/2024 |
England Rugby Coaching Award
Competency based assessed course. Entry point for those coaching U12 and above. Provides the knowledge, skills and attributes to safely and effectively coach young players and adults.
DURATION: 2 DAYS
WHEN: DAY 1: OCT/NOV – DAY 2: MAY/JUN
COST: £75
MIN AGE: 16
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Course |
Venue |
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
URL Booking Link |
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England Rugby Coaching Award |
Marlborought College |
13/10/2024 |
18/05/2025 |
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England Rugby Coaching Award |
Walcot RFC |
31/10/2024 |
29/05/2025 |
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England Rugby Coaching Award |
Cirencester RFC |
01/11/2024 |
30/05/2025 |
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England Rugby Coaching Award |
Warminster School |
17/11/2024 |
08/06/2025 |
England Rugby Referee Award
Competency based assessment course. A course which provides the knowledge, skills and attributes to safely and effectively referee young players and adults. Develops the learner in a practical-based environment, designed for those refereeing from U12 upwards.
DURATION: 2 DAYS
WHEN: DAY 1: OCT/NOV – DAY 2: MAY/JUN
COST: £75
MIN AGE: 14
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Course |
Venue |
Day 1 |
Day 2 |
URL Booking Link |
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England Rugby Referee Award |
Salisbury RFC |
01/11/2024 |
29/05/2025 |
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England Rugby Refefee Award |
Marlborough College |
17/11/2024 |
22/06/2025 |
Please also see below link to the England Rugby Training Courses 2024/25 PDF. This is an interactive PDF to support coaches and referees to find a courses suitable for their needs.
England Rugby Training Courses 2024/25 - https://bit.ly/3Ixx2Cy
